Program on June 18, 2024
Since the start of UEFA EURO 2024, our host city of Stuttgart has been transformed into a huge football and party arena. The colourful supporting programme delights thousands of guests every day - and on June 18 there will once again be plenty going on in the four Fan Zones Schlossplatz, Marktplatz, Karlsplatz and Schillerplatz. Today's EURO 2024 matches between Turkey and Georgia and Portugal and the Czech Republic will be broadcast live at the public viewing in the Schlossplatz Fan Zone. Kick-off is at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. respectively. In the Fan Zone Marktplatz, there will be hands-on activities organised by the German Football Association (DFB) on the Soccer Court from 3 p.m. And in the Karlsplatz Fan Zone, visitors can look forward to comedy star Bernd Busch and country newcomer Anna Kneer.
Good to know: All four Fan Zones will be open from 12 noon to midnight on match days during UEFA EURO 2024 (until 11 p.m. on non-match days). Admission is free on all days. The full calendar of events can be found here (subject to change).
The daily programme of the EURO 2024 FESTIVAL Stuttgart on 18 June 2024:
FAN ZONE SCHLOSSPLATZ:
The Fan Zone Schlossplatz invites you to enjoy public viewings together throughout UEFA EURO 2024. All matches of the European Football Championship will be broadcast live on a big screen. In front of a unique city backdrop and together with fans from all over the world, a stadium-like atmosphere is guaranteed. On June 18, 2024, the SWR DJs will once again get the fans in the mood for the upcoming Euro Day from midday. There are also various fan activities to make the time until kick-off fly by. And there are 15 restaurants and cafés offering a wide range of culinary delights.
Programme at the Fan Zone Schlossplatz on 18 June 2024 in detail:
12:00 noon: Admission
4:00 p.m.: SWR DJs and fan activities
6:00 p.m.: Live broadcast of the Turkey-Georgia match
9:00 p.m.: Live broadcast of the Portugal - Czech Republic match
12:00 midnight: End of the event
Special eye-catcher and recommendation as a photo hotspot: The rose roundel on Königstraße is planted in the shape of the EURO Cup.
How to get to the Fan Zone Schlossplatz:
The Fan Zone Schlossplatz is located here.
Basically, the following applies: A high volume of visitors is expected in Stuttgart over the entire period up to July 14, 2024. This will also affect traffic. In addition, there may be situational road closures on the main roads that cannot be planned in advance. These will occur on an ad hoc basis in addition to the existing closures in the central city centre.
The multi-storey car parks in the city centre are not accessible. There are a few car parks available outside the city ring road.
After the matches (regardless of the Host City Stuttgart venue), obstructions due to car parades must be expected. This may result in temporary road closures, especially in the city centre. Additional traffic obstructions are then expected.
We therefore strongly recommend travelling by public transport or bicycle.
The Stadtbahn line U6 runs every ten minutes from the airport to "Schlossplatz" station, with a journey time of 30 minutes. Alternatively, the S-Bahn lines S2 and S3 can be used to the main station. Journey time: 30 minutes.
From the main station, take the light rail lines U5, U6, U7, U12 and U15 to the "Schlossplatz" stop. The journey time is two minutes. The journey on foot takes about ten minutes.
FAN ZONE MARKETPLACE
If you like to kick the ball yourself or love gaming, the Fan Zone Marktplatz is the place to be. Tournaments, fan matches and other sporting activities take place on the Soccer Court. All of you can also drop by for a spontaneous match! There are also two gaming areas where you can play for all you're worth. On June 18, the DFB's hands-on activities start on the Soccer Court at 3 p.m.
Programme at the Fan Zone Markplatz on June 18, 2024 in detail:
- 08:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: "Fan.Tastic Females" exhibition on the 3rd and 4th floors of the town hall. The exhibition sheds light on football culture from the perspective of female fans.
- 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Hands-on activities organised by the DFB
- All day: Playing in the gaming areas. In the outdoor gaming area, you can try out various kinds of equipment, such as a Teqball table and the SUTU ball wall. In the indoor gaming area there's tabletop soccer, a Bolzbox (or football box), and you can play EA Sports FC. In the Creator Studio, pictures can be created that will remind you of an unforgettable fan day in the Host City Stuttgart.
Special eye-catchers: the oversized football player, the large facade painting and the Giant Trophy in the town hall (opening hours: 08:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.). There is also a social wall on the market square where unique fan impressions can be seen, which are published on social media using the hashtag #hostcitystuttgart.
How to get to the Fan Zone Marktplatz
The Fan Zone Marktplatz is located here. The walk from the "Stadtmitte" S-Bahn and U-Bahn station or from the main railway station to the Fan Zone takes approx. 10 minutes.
FAN ZONE KARLSPLATZ
The programme of the Fan Zone Karlsplatz revolves around culture and music. On June 18, 2024, two cool acts will once again be performing on the cultural stage: comedy star Bernd Busch is considered the Jack Nicholson of comedians and clowns and delights his fans with a bizarre mix of comedy, clowning and music. Music fans should definitely not miss Anna Kneer's performance. The young newcomer to the country music scene impresses with her very own style and unmistakable voice.
As on all days, the sustainability pavilion in the Karlsplatz Fan Zone also invites you to visit. It introduces visitors to the many different areas of sustainability and how they can be implemented in everyday life. And if you need a short break, the chill-out area with cosy seating is the place to be, as always.
Programme at the Karlsplatz Fan Zone on June 18, 2024 in detail:
12:00 noon-3:00 p.m.: Busch is coming!
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Anna Kneer
How to get to the Fan Zone Karlsplatz
The Fan Zone Karlsplatz is located here. The walk from the "Stadtmitte" S-Bahn and U-Bahn station or from the main railway station to the Fan Zone takes approx. 10 minutes.
FAN ZONE SCHILLERPLATZ
If you're cheering on the UEFA EURO 2024 teams and getting excited during the matches, you're going to need a pick-me-up at some point. These are available at the Fan Zone Schillerplatz – the highlight for anyone who enjoys good food and refreshing drinks. There is something for every taste here: from typical Swabian specialties and other delicacies from the region to a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Programme at the Fan Zone Schillerplatz on Junie 18, 2024 in detail:
- 12:00 noon-12:00 midnight: Food & drinks at the various catering stands
How to get to the Fan Zone Schillerplatz
The Fan Zone Schillerplatz is located here. The walk from the "Stadtmitte" S-Bahn and U-Bahn station or from the main railway station to the Fan Zone takes approx. 10 minutes.
Further actions in the city on June 18, 2024:
- 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: The "EURO Legends Stuttgart" exhibition at the "StadtPalais - Museum für Stuttgart" will be showing legendary goals and spectacular scenes from the football history of the nations competing in Stuttgart until 14 July 2024. Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 2, admission is free.
- 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: The tour "Police and persecution under national socialism" offers moving insights as part of the DFB cultural foundation's "Football and Remembrance" project. Meeting point: Erinnerungsort Hotel Silber e.V. Dorotheenstraße 10, 70173 Stuttgart. Admission is free.
- All day: Soccer Event Arena on the "Planie" street with 5-hole goal wall, lob shot, human soccer and shooting speed measuring system
- All day: The soccer tour through the city starts in the Stuttgart app.
Another eye-catcher: one of the largest works of graffiti art in the state capital of Baden-Württemberg on the outer façade of the Talstrasse substation, diagonally opposite the Stuttgart Gasskessel (gas storage tank).
